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CATHOLIC NUN, SR. THERESA OHIANI, SSH, GOES HOME AT 67
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA|Nov 26, 2025| Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos The Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the wider Catholic community have announced the peaceful passing of Sr. Theresa Ohiani, SSH, a devoted religious, eminent educator, and former Superior General of her congregation. Sr. Theresa died on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at the
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Vatican Issues Landmark Teaching on Monogamy: Una Caro Calls for a Renewed Culture of Covenant Love
Nigeria – The Holy See on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, released a sweeping doctrinal document titled *Una Caro*, a comprehensive 157-paragraph text that reasserts the Catholic Church’s theological, pastoral, and anthropological understanding of monogamous marriage. Published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the 38,000-word document is already being described within the Curia
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Doctrine of the Faith: Monogamy is not a limitation but a promise of the infinite
The doctrinal Note Una caro. In Praise of Monogamy has been published, exploring the value of marriage as an “exclusive union and mutual belonging.” It highlights the importance of conjugal charity and attentiveness to the poor, and condemns all forms of violence, both physical and psychological. In an individualistic and consumerist age, young people must
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Nigeria
‘Keep Hope Alive’: Catholic Bishops Map Out Social Mission Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) commenced its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department on Wednesday, issuing a united call for renewed hope, integrity and national responsibility as Nigeria approaches the decisive 2027 general elections. Held with the theme “Harbingers of Hope: Mainstreaming Catholic Social Teaching for Development in Nigeria,”
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Charting a New Socio‑Political Course: 2027 Elections as Watershed for Development in Nigeria
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In his opening remarks at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Church and Society Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Fr. Peter Babangida Audu, Director of the department, underscored the pivotal role of the upcoming 2027 elections in shaping Nigeria’s future. Speaking under the AGM’s theme “Harbingers of
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Pope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip
VATICAN CITY, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace in the region and urge unity among long-divided Christian churches. Leo, the first U.S. pope, will give his
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Vatican publishes new Regulations of the Roman Curia
Pope Leo XIV approves the publication of new Regulations of the Roman Curia, which implement the reform put in place by the Apostolic Constitution “Praedicate Evangelium.” By Vatican News The Regulation of the Roman Curia and the Regulation of Personnel of the same institution were published on Monday, 24 November. They were signed on Sunday, 23 November, by Pope
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Nigerian Bishops Sound Alarm: Call for Stability in the Nation
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a strongly worded statement warning that Nigeria is sliding deeper into insecurity and fragility, urging government authorities to act decisively to restore peace and stability. In a press release titled “Peace in Nigeria: Moving from Fragility to Stability”, the Bishops lamented
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Katsina Diocese holds maiden CWO convention, marks historic milestone of faith and unity
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina has successfully concluded its Catholic Women Organization (CWO) Maiden Diocesan Convention at St. Martins de Porres Cathedral, marking a historic milestone in the life of the Diocese. The three‑day gathering brought together clergy and women from across parishes in prayer, fellowship, and dialogue aimed at strengthening unity and deepening faith.